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'''''My Bloody Valentine''''' is a low-budget [[Canada|Canadian]] horror film released in 1981 in the wake of the |
'''''My Bloody Valentine''''' is a low-budget [[Canada|Canadian]] horror film released in 1981 in the wake of the popularity of the [[slasher film|slasher genre]] that had overtaken the [[1980s]]. Considered an example of the low-budget cult films reminiscent of popular slasher films such as ''[[Halloween (1978 film)|Halloween]]'' (1978) and ''[[Friday the 13th (film)|Friday the 13th]]'' (1980), the movie was filmed on location in [[Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia]] Canada. |
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The movie is also infamous for having 9 minutes cut by the [[Motion Picture Association of America|MPAA]] |
The movie is also infamous for having had 9 minutes cut by the [[Motion Picture Association of America|MPAA]] due to gore. Attempts to release this footage have proven difficult, as [[Paramount Pictures]] has refused to release an uncut version. The film's taglines are: "Valentine's Day will never be the same again..." and "Someone's bound to lose their heart." |
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==Plot Summary== |
==Plot Summary== |
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Twenty years ago in the sleepy mining town of Valentine Bluffs, a |
Twenty years ago in the sleepy mining town of Valentine Bluffs, a methane gas explosion trapped six miners in a shaft when key members of the crew left early to attend the town valentine's dance. Six weeks later, the sole survivor of the accident, Harry Warden, was rescued; he survived on the flesh of his fallen coworkers and went mad. After a year in an institution, he escaped on valentine's day and cut out the hearts of the guilty crew members, leaving a warning that the same would happen if the town ever again held a [[St. Valentine's Day|Valentine's Day]] celebration. When a group of young miners and their girlfriends decide that the town has gone without a party long enough, a murderous maniac in mining gear begins dispatching townsfolk in bloody and creative ways. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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==Popularity== |
==Popularity== |
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Since its release the film has garnered |
Since its release the film has garnered cult status over the years. It is often claimed that the highly influential Irish/British shoegaze band [[My Bloody Valentine]] chose their name from this film. However, there are conflicting reports that make this inconclusive. |
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In a March 30, 2007 issue of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', the film was ranked 17 a list of guilty pleasures, listed among the such films as ''[[Dawn of the Dead]]'' and ''[[Escape from New York]]'', and called "the most criminally underappreciated of the [slasher] genre." Popular filmmaker [[Quentin Tarantino]] calls it his all-time favorite slasher film <ref>http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1206985,00.html</ref> |
In a March 30, 2007 issue of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', the film was ranked 17 in a list of guilty pleasures, listed among the such films as ''[[Dawn of the Dead]]'' and ''[[Escape from New York]]'', and called "the most criminally underappreciated of the [slasher] genre." Popular filmmaker [[Quentin Tarantino]] calls it his all-time favorite slasher film <ref>http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1206985,00.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:16, 15 September 2007
| My Bloody Valentine | |
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 Original film poster | |
| Directed by | George Mihalka |
| Written by | John Beaird |
| Produced by | John Dunning André Link Stephen Miller |
| Starring | Paul Kelman Lori Hallier Neil Affleck |
| Cinematography | Rodney Gibbons |
| Edited by | Gérald Vansier Rit Wallis |
| Music by | Paul Zaza |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release dates | February 11, 1981 |
Running time | 90 min. |
| Language | English |
| Budget | CAN$2,300,000 (estimated) |
My Bloody Valentine is a low-budget Canadian horror film released in 1981 in the wake of the popularity of the slasher genre that had overtaken the 1980s. Considered an example of the low-budget cult films reminiscent of popular slasher films such as Halloween (1978) and Friday the 13th (1980), the movie was filmed on location in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia Canada.
The movie is also infamous for having had 9 minutes cut by the MPAA due to gore. Attempts to release this footage have proven difficult, as Paramount Pictures has refused to release an uncut version. The film's taglines are: "Valentine's Day will never be the same again..." and "Someone's bound to lose their heart."
Plot Summary
Twenty years ago in the sleepy mining town of Valentine Bluffs, a methane gas explosion trapped six miners in a shaft when key members of the crew left early to attend the town valentine's dance. Six weeks later, the sole survivor of the accident, Harry Warden, was rescued; he survived on the flesh of his fallen coworkers and went mad. After a year in an institution, he escaped on valentine's day and cut out the hearts of the guilty crew members, leaving a warning that the same would happen if the town ever again held a Valentine's Day celebration. When a group of young miners and their girlfriends decide that the town has gone without a party long enough, a murderous maniac in mining gear begins dispatching townsfolk in bloody and creative ways.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
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| Paul Kelman | Jessie 'T.J.' Hanniger |
| Lori Hallier | Sarah |
| Neil Affleck | Axel Palmer |
| Keith Knight | Hollis |
| Alf Humphreys | Howard Landers |
| Cynthia Dale | Patty |
| Helene Udy | Sylvia |
| Rob Stein | John |
| Thomas Kovacs | Mike Stavinski |
| Terry Waterland | Harriet |
| Carl Marotte | Dave |
| Jim Murchison | Tommy Whitcomb |
| Gina Dick | Gretchen |
| Peter Cowper | The Miner & Harry Warden |
| Don Francks | Chief Jake Newby |
Where Are They Now?
- Keith Knight (Hollis) has since become a cartoon voice actor and appeared in several TV series and movies.
- Neil Affleck has since done bit performances in other movies, then turned to directing TV episodes (including some episodes for The Simpsons and Family Guy).
- Lori Hallier has continued acting in films and various television guest appearances.
- Don Francks has done many cartoon voices for Canadian TV and movies. He has also acted in a lot of TV series and films before and since My Bloody Valentine. His daughter, Cree Summer, also has a rich career in voice acting.
Popularity
Since its release the film has garnered cult status over the years. It is often claimed that the highly influential Irish/British shoegaze band My Bloody Valentine chose their name from this film. However, there are conflicting reports that make this inconclusive.
In a March 30, 2007 issue of Entertainment Weekly, the film was ranked 17 in a list of guilty pleasures, listed among the such films as Dawn of the Dead and Escape from New York, and called "the most criminally underappreciated of the [slasher] genre." Popular filmmaker Quentin Tarantino calls it his all-time favorite slasher film [1]
Remake
Lionsgate is currently developing a remake of My Bloody Valentine and is now out for writers. It is possibly slated for a 2010 release. [1]